Puente a la Salud Comunitaria PDF Print E-mail

Mission Statement
Puente a la Salud Comunitaria contributes to food sovereignty and advances the health and well-being of rural communities in Mexico by promoting the cultivation, consumption and commercialization of amaranth.

Vision
We envision a world where families and communities live with dignity and exercise their food sovereignty through the sustainable cultivation, consumption, exchange and commercialization of local healthy food sources. We believe amaranth is a strategic crop for achieving this vision owed to its pertinence with the local customs and adaptation to the local environment.

Core Principles
• We value amaranth as a strategic grain for its cultural value, nutritional content and production potential
• We believe in food sovereignty as a sustainable way of life
• We believe that strengthening the organizational structures of communities contributes to their wellbeing
• We believe that individuals and their collective environments, are key actors capable of defining their own destinies and taking responsibility for their own wellbeing
• We believe in environmental sustainability and recognize that ecological and traditional agriculture both contribute to that end.
• We believe that all families and communities have the right to a dignified and healthy life and an environment where they can develop their full potential
• We believe that a multi-cultural working environment enriches our actions and contributes to social and human development

Core Values

• Dignity
• Equity
• Integrity
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Solidarity
• Transparency